Tag: oxygen
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5 Signs of Raynaud’s Disease and How to Manage It
Raynaud’s disease, or Raynaud’s phenomenon, causes blood vessels in your extremities to become narrow. This disease restricts the blood flow to your fingers and toes. These attacks occur when from exposure to emotional stress or cold weather. This misunderstood condition can be controlled with lifestyle changes. However, it can become severe, causing skin sores that…
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5 Times That Wheezing Might Mean Something Worse
You’re no stranger to this odd whistling sound if you have breathing issues. It may appear suddenly or be a chronic problem. Wheezing is your respiratory system telling you that it needs attention. What is Wheezing? An article published by Clinics in Chest Medicine defines wheezing as a whistling or high-pitched, coarse sound when you…
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5 Warning Signs You Don’t Have Enough Oxygen In Your Blood
Breathing is an involuntary action that our bodies do whether or not we’re conscious of doing it. That means that we have to actively force ourselves not to breathe rather than the other way around. Our bodies need oxygen to survive, not only to keep us breathing but to circulate oxygen through our blood, which…